Open 5-A-Side League - Tournament Rules, Terms & Conditions
It is important that all players read the rules below. Normal rules of football apply unless stated below and remember rule 8 is the most important!
General
1. The ball is allowed over head height.
2. All players can enter the goal area and the goalkeeper can leave the goal area.
3. The red lines will be used for the pitch and if the ball leaves the pitch area an indirect kick-in, corner or goal kick will be awarded
4. All free-kicks are direct with the exception of a back pass – teams must retreat 3 yards at a free-kick
5. All teams MUST wear the same colour shirt, bibs will be provided to one team in the case of a clash of colours.
6. All players must be male and over the age of 16 by 31st December 2011.
Disciplinary
7. Players may be sin binned by the referee for a 2 minute period once during a match rather than receiving a yellow card. Any player sent off will receive an immediate one match ban. Violent behaviour will result in a longer ban from all Furness Football competitions.
8. The referee is always right, don’t argue!
9. League match duration will be 17 minutes
Goalkeepers
10. Are allowed outside their area, but cannot handle outside the area, if deemed deliberate the goalkeeper will be sin binned.
11. The goalkeeper cannot pick up a back pass from their own player.
11b. The goalkeeper must distribute the ball via a throw. The ball must bounce in the teams own half of the pitch before entering the opponents half.
Players
12. A team shall consist of a squad up to 8 players per match. A rolling substitution system is in operation. No more than 5 players per team may be on the field at any time.
13. Players can only play for one team per season, however if a team is short of players on the night the opposition CAN offer to loan one or more of their players in the interest of a good game.
14. The Masters league is for players over 35 yrs, however every team can select 2 players aged between 30 and 35.
15. NA
Safety
16. All players MUST wear shin pads
17. Slide tackles are not allowed regardless of whether the ball is taken first.
Competitions
18. The Open 5-A-Side Tournament will be made up of up to 14 teams playing at Barrow 6th Form. Teams will play all other teams in their league once to determine their final league position. The league will then be split into two groups, with the top seven going into Division 1 and the rest into Division 2.
19. The cost of matches is £12.50
20. Points awarded during any league phase of competition will be as follows: WIN 3 points, DRAW 1 point, LOSE 0 points.
21. If two teams are tied on points in the league their placing will be decided by firstly: their head to head, secondly goal difference, thirdly goals scored and finally by the toss of a coin.
Postponing Matches
22. Teams may not postpone or cancel any matches. With our indoor league we have a tight schedule and must honour all fixtures.
23. Any team failing to turn up will be invoiced for their matches at £12.50 per match. If they fail to turn up a second time the team will be ejected from the tournament.
24. If a team fails to turn up for their matches, their opponents will be given a 2-0 win and 2pts. The two teams will then play each other and the winner will receive an extra point. If the two teams draw then pnalties will determine which team receives the extra point.
These rules are not here to spoil your fun! Make sure your players are aware of the rules as they will ensure your safety and enjoyment during the competition.
By entering the Furness Football tournament your team agrees to the terms and +-conditions as stated above.